Treat the fam to a magical experience at ZOORI

Heading over to Tagaytay with the family?

Then bring the fam over to ZOORI for a truly enjoyable and magical time!

ZOORI (Zoo @ Residence Inn) is a delightful destination in Tagaytay City which provides visitors with unique and memorable experiences.

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A special magic show

One of ZOORI’s chief highlights is a magic show performed by the zoo’s own staff, along with some of the resident animals.

In this highly entertaining skit, a fantastical story from the Granny sends kids Alice and Sebastian off to slumber, dreaming of being whisked away Tagaytay Never-Neverland where Lakan Taal and the White Rabbit regale them with various magic tricks such as making coins disappear, transforming flaming wands into spears and and pulling items out of a seemingly empty bag.

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Later tricks incorporate the zoo’s animal’s such as rodents, spiders, reptiles, raptors, monkeys and even a huge St. Bernard in an amazing showcase of talents and exciting animal stunts.

Afterwards, brave volunteers among the audience can get really up close and personal with the featured creatures, ably assisted by the trainers and handlers.

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The combination of the engaging magic tricks and the exciting appearances of zoo animals against the breathtaking view of Taal Lake make for a highly diverting experience.

Fun animal encounters

Aside from the magic show, the ZOORI also affords guests various areas where they can view and interact with the creatures which makes the zoo their home.

These include:

  • Zoo Grounds which hosts various wild and farm animals ranging from lions, tigers, monkeys , camels, goats and miniature horses.
  • The Aviary where they can view different colorful birds in their enclosure plus even feed them with their own hands.
  • The Serpentarium where they can check out different species of reptiles such as snakes, lizards, iguanas, turtles, and other cold-blooded creatures.
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Sheep at the Zoo Grounds
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Raptors at The Aviary
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Snake at the Serpentarium
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Colorful fish

Thrilling Rides

The zoo also offers a range of fun and exciting rides that provide a unique way to experience its beautiful natural surroundings, its diverse animal collection and its stunning views of Taal Lake and Volcano.

These include:

  • Zipline: Soar through the air while taking in the awesome sights
  • Cable Car: experience the stunning views of Taal Lake and Volcano through a slower and more peaceful ride
  • Horseback Ride: enjoy a leisurely ride around the zoo
  • Camel Ride: get your picture taken against a dessert backdrop seated on top of a real life camel
  • King Kong: get lifted up into the air for a bird’s eye view of the zoo
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Zipline
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Cable Car
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Camel Ride
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King Kong

Scenic dining

Exploring the zoo will definitely work up an appetite so be sure to drop by the Gazebo Restaurant for tasty Filipino dishes or at Samgyupsalamat for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.

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View from the Gazebo
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Pinoy Merienda at the Gazebo
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Korean BBQ at Samgyupsalamat
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Dining at Samgyupsalamat

Both of these eateries overlook the Taal Lake and Volcano, so diners can enjoy their meals while taking in the awesome scenery.

So if ever you’re in Tagaytay, don’t forget to bring the fam over to ZOORI for a a fun and magical time with animals, great food and awesome views!

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ZOORI is operated by the Zoomanity Group, a leading provider of theme parks and attractions in the Philippines, with a focus on sustainable tourism and responsible animal care.

It is located at Km. 65 Barrio Neogan, Tagaytay City, open daily from 8am to 5pm.

Here’s a tip: you can get discounted tickets to Paradizoo Theme Farm by signing up for a free YOGO customer account and ordering tickets via the YOGO PH app (download now on Google Play or the App Store).

You can also enjoy savings when you book your tickets via Klook.

For inquiries, email zoomanityonline@gmail.com or call +63 046 4131244 | +63 966 1938965. Know more about Paradizoo and other Zoomanity’s attractions at zoomanity.com.ph.

Entrance rate for adults is Php249/head while for children within 3 feet- to 4 feet in height is Php199/head. Entrance for children below 3 feet is free.

Fees for additional activities include:

  • Zip Line or Cable Car: Php150/person
  • Animal Food Basket: Php20
  • Bird Thrill Feeding: Php10
  • Zing Ride for Kids: Php50/person
  • Horse Back Riding: Php50

Check out my previous posts about Zoomanity Group’s attractions:

Disclosure: Together with fellow media personnel and fellow content creators, I was invited by the Zoomanity Group to tour and experience the attractions at the Zoo @ Residence Inn.  The tour was sponsored by the company and was not paid for by the attendees including myself.

A Quick Walk Around the Picnic Grove Eco-Trail, Tagaytay

I went on a solo adventure by walking along the eco-trail in one of Tagaytay’s most famous tourist spots, Picnic Grove. It’s a 500-meter trail surrounded by lush vegetation and scenic views. I took advantage of the cool early afternoon breezes (unheard-of back in Manila), armed with my comfy rubber shoes and my iPhone to track my steps and to provide me with some tunes (via my Spotify Emo Trip playlist) while I go on my walk.

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Entrance fee is only Php50, quite affordable, so there are actually a lot of other tourists taking in the sights and chilling practically anywhere. The were lots of stairs (some quite narrow), stones steps and even a wooden bridge! There are a few wide gaps in between some of the wood slats in the bridge which triggered my acrophobia but I was eventually able to conquer it and walk over to the other side (looking quite pathetic as I was holding on to the railings for dear life). The views were worth it, though.

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The trail winds around the grove passing by the cottages and the zipline and cable car stations. When you reach the end of the trail, you can buy souvenirs or plants from the many shops there.

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 Next time, I swear I will prance across that wooden bridge!

Hungry after wandering? Check out Jaytee’s for some hearty eats with the family or barkada.